The National Testing Agency (NTA) has dismissed viral Telegram videos that claim leaked NEET-UG 2024 exam papers are phoney and manipulative in an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court. This news is related to the ongoing debates about the medical admission exam.
NTA’s Affidavit to SC
NTA thoroughly examined candidate mark distributions for NEET-UG 2024 at the federal, state, local, and centre levels before submitting its affidavit. There were no outside influences on the scores, according to the research, which showed a normal distribution of marks.
“This analysis indicates that the distribution of marks is quite normal and there seems to be no extraneous factor, which would influence the distribution of marks,” said the NTA in its affidavit.
NTA addressed concerns over exam integrity by outlining strict methods to guarantee the confidential printing, transportation, and distribution of NEET-UG question papers.
Supreme Court Proceedings
On Thursday, a bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud is expected to hear several petitions pertaining to NEET-UG 2024. These petitions demand that the May 5 exam be retaken and contain accusations of anomalies and malpractices during that exam period.
In a July 8 hearing, the Supreme Court raised concerns with violations of NEET-UG 2024’s sanctity, which led to increased investigation and legal discussions.
Central Government’s Response
Concurrently, the central government refuted allegations of widespread malpractice in NEET-UG 2024 in its affidavit, which it filed with the highest court. The Indian Institute of Technology Madras’ data analytics indicate that there isn’t any proof of widespread wrongdoing or undue favouritism towards particular candidate groupings.
The administration stressed that thousands of sincere applicants would suffer if the exam was cancelled in the absence of strong evidence of serious confidentiality violations.
Exam Overview
23.33 lakh students from 4,750 centres in 571 cities—14 of which were abroad—participated in NEET-UG 2024. The exam’s scope and breadth demonstrate how crucial it is in deciding who gets into medical schools all over India.
Final Thoughts
The NTA’s declaration, which calls into question the authenticity of viral videos, and the government’s response to accusations of widespread malfeasance highlight the intense scrutiny and significant risks associated with NEET-UG 2024. The Supreme Court’s ruling will influence the future direction of the medical entrance exam and have ramifications for prospective students across the country as legal proceedings progress.
